Any specific dangers? The Chalamain Gap is a chaotic jumble of boulders cast haphazardly against each other choking the deep narrow notch between Lurchers Crag and Creag Chalamain. Once across the Lharig Ghru the ascent is gradual and moderately easy, with a short dip in the path before rising to the summit. I always approach Braeriach via alternative routes. Boulder-fields on the ascents, made more difficult and dangerous under snow cover. The centre km of the Lairig Ghru and the Chalamain Gap have significant boulder fields which will be hazardous in the dark. Creag a' Chalamain looking over the Lairig Ghru to the shrouded Braeriach. This was a long and gruelling day. The Chalamain Gap, which is formed between the north ridge we had just by-passed and the little peak of Creag a’ Chalamain, is a long narrow ravine littered with a random jumble of huge rocky blocks and boulders. After crossing this pass the route heads for the summit via Braeriach's north ridge, crossing a subsidiary peak, Sròn na Lairige. Any visitor to the summit of the Lairig Ghru would accept that as a possible derivation because two watercourses, one on each side of the summit, appear to "ooze" from the valley floor. Blick zurück über den Lairig Ghru zur Chalamain Gap und den Meall a' Bhuach­aille in der Ferne. Summary:The magnificent walk from Cairn Toul to Braeriach follows the edge of a vast plateau around the Cairngorms' most spectacular corries. 18. This has been viewed 7,192 times . At 1,296m, Braeriach is the third highest mountain in the British Isles after Ben Nevis and Ben Macdui. Ordnance Survey Explorer OL57: Sheet Map: 1:25k: BUY: Anquet OS Explorer OL57: Digital Map: 1:25k: BUY: Ordnance Survey Landranger 36: Sheet Map: 1:50k: BUY: Anquet OS Landranger 36: Digital Map: 1:50k: BUY: It is recommended you take a map. Weblinks. Nach der Chalamain Gap: Braeriach (links, nicht ganz im Bild) ohne Wolken und Sgor Gaoith (Mitte links hinten) auch ohne. we crossed this again and made our way uphill towards the top of the Lairig Ghru. Having read some reports, some good and some bad, I wasn’t sure how I would find it but in all honesty its not bad at all and I am soon through the Gap and heading on the rocky path down to the Lairig Ghru. The route is strenuous and long but rewarding. Ryvoan pass in the distance. 21st September, 2011. ... (787 m, Mitte rechts) und der Chala­main Gap da­zwischen. The most detailed guides for Braeriach How To are provided in this page. Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap. You may get a head start height wise from the Sugar Bowl carpark but with the awkward boulders in the gap and a massive decent (re ascent on the way back when you're tired) it never makes sense to me. Continue to head north down the main ridge and at GR959037 follow the path NE up to the Chalamain Gap. Routes: The three routes here, two from the north and one from the south, provide a fine, long ridge walk over Braeriach, Sgor an Lochan Uaine, Cairn Toul, and the Devil's Point. Munros included on this walk: Braeriach Date walked: 01/06/2011 Time taken: 7 hours 2 people think this report is great. Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap Walk Walk 2421 - Route Maps. Once on the summit, the cairn is perched close to a sheer drop into Coire Brochain, but the views are a just reward. It is also exceptionally remote and arduous; many will break the route with an overnight stay at Corrour bothy. The preferred scale is 1:25k. Der Gipfel ist etwa neun Kilometer vom Parkplatz entfernt. Roughly a kilometre after the Chalamain Gap, another gully is reached. It is also exceptionally remote and arduous; many will break the route with an overnight stay at Corrour bothy. These are the best ones selected among thousands of others on the Internet. by Johnny Corbett » Thu Jun 02, 2011 2:16 pm . Sicht vom Sron na Lairige Richtung Avie­more . Scotland's third-highest mountain rises up above the mighty Lairig Ghru valley in the heart of the Cairngorms. Evidently the name Chalamain Gap has been applied relatively recently to this ravine, since in Alexander (1928) the author does not name the gap, but describes it - writing: a fine example of the “dry dens” or ravines which are found at various points on the Cairngorms, and which are supposed to have formed by glacier overflows or side streams Fitness tested to my absolute limits and beyond. Walking | Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap | A strenuous 20km trek to Scotland's third highest mountain, passing below Cairngorm's northern corries, through the boulder-filled Chalamain Gap, across the Lairig Ghru and up to the summit of Braeriach. Zoom auf Sron na Lairige (Mitte, mit Weg sichtbar) Zoom auf Sgor Gaoith (1118 m, links) und Sgoran Dubh Mor (1111 m, rechts) Blick durch den Lairig Ghru. ROUTE DESCRIPTION. Care should be taken through the Chalamain Gap boulder field, as it is not too difficult to turn an ankle. For details see the UKH route card. We'll be staying at the Badaguish Outdoor Centre. W ith its wide rolling plateau and monumental corrie system Scotland's third highest mountain is also one of its most interesting and impressive. As well as more ascent, there is boulder hopping each way in the Chalamain Gap. Ein Steig führt über die Bergflanke hinauf zum Chalamain Gap, einer steilwandigen Scharte, und von dort etwa 100 m hinab zum Lairig Ghru. Chalamain Gap. I always approach Braeriach via alternative routes. The Cairngorm reindeer won’t be travelling too far in the run-up to Christmas this year, with so many festive events called off. Nach Querung des Passes folgt der Gipfelanstieg über den Nordgrat des Braeriach, wobei der Nebengipfel Sròn na Lairige überschritten wird. Lairig Ghru. Walk Description Suggested Maps . Thankfully there hadn’t and the going was easy and straightforward. Datenschutz; Kontakt; Diese Seite wurde in 0.000886 Sekunden geladen und zuletzt am 11.01.2018 um 19:54:59 Uhr aktualisiert. Nachdem ich die Chalamain Gap hinter mir gelassen hatte, wurde es richtig warm für diese Höhen (angeblich 16°C im Schatten) und die Midges machten sich über mich her. Hinter der Chalamain Gap: Braeriach (links) in den Wolken und auch Sgor Gaoith (hinten) Schnell einen Blick auf Loch an Eilein und Ord Bàn. Braeriach: Hill number: 519: Height: 1296m / 4252ft: Section: 08A: Cairngorms: Classification: Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,M,Mur,Y,T100: Drop: 461m: Col: 835m NH973013 : Change log: show changes for this hill entry: View on: Geograph OS Maps NLS OSM Full screen map (Bing Maps) Show Map (Please be considerate with your usage of the OS map pages, as there are daily limits) Show all hills within map … This circular route reaches the summit via the Lairig Ghru and returns via the northern corrie rims and Gleann Einich. Wir haben noch viele km vor uns, und der Gedanke an den Gegenanstieg zum Chalamain Gap und den muehsamen Schutt darin ist nicht gerade berauschend. You may get a head start height wise from the Sugar Bowl carpark but with the awkward boulders in the gap and a massive decent (re ascent on the way back when you're tired) it never makes sense to me. The steep sides of the “Gap” were very craggy but not too high, although we couldn’t really see their true extent because of the low mist. It's a long day out but there are no major obstacles except the rocky Chalamain Gap, which most experienced walkers should have no problem getting through. Rothiemurchus, the Lairig Ghru and the Chalamain Gap Fired by the success of the Bynack More climb the day before, I've resolved to attempt Braeriach - Scotland's third highest mountain - today. Park at the end of the track at Whitewell. 26. The path is excellent and leads to the start of the Chalamain Gap which I arrive at after about 3km. Not suitable for cycle access. That from the Sugar Bowl car park on Cairn Gorm probably requires the most effort although it is the shortest. Our running club is looking for a decent day run in the Cairngorms, and one suggestion is to do Braeriach from the Sugar Bowl car park, via the Chalamain Gap, and then returning via the Lairig Ghru into Rothiemurcus and back to Loch Morlich. If I feel up to it I shall continue round to Sgor an Lochain Uaine and ultimately Cairn Toul, with an option to return the same way or drop down into Glen Einich. Braeriach - Sgor an Lochain Uaine - Cairn Toul - The Devil's Point. Finished at Corrour Bothy. tomd4: 10/10/2014: Walk with Evelien & Joachim. Walked via Chalamain gap. Bad weather for the second half. rurquhart: 20/08/2014 The powder decorating the boulders hides some of the gaps, creating a trap for the poorly placed foot. The Gap is full of huge boulders which have to be climbed/crossed. From there we carried on the path, crossed the Lairig Ghru and headed up … Headed off from the car park up the path, towards and through the Chalamain Gap. Nach Querung des Passes folgt der Gipfelanstieg über den Nordgrat des Braeriach, wobei der Nebengipfel Sròn na Lairige überschritten wird. Watson gives the place name "Làirig Dhrù", meaning pass of Dhru or Druie, with the local pronunciation "Laarig Groo".He suggests the "probable" derivation as from Drùdhadh meaning oozing. Walk 2421 - map showing start point Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap Walk Once through the gap, the terrain eased and we headed downhill over some softer sections which would have been an absolute nightmare had there been rain in the last few days. Visibility down to about 50-150 yards all day in snow (may 13th!!!) Ein Steig führt über die Bergflanke hinauf zum Chalamain Gap, einer steilwandigen Scharte, und von dort etwa 100 m hinab zum Lairig Ghru. It always surprises me on the amount of folk who walk up Braeriach and approach through the Chalamain Gap. Moving through them is a full body experience weaving left and right, climbing up and down, a hand hold here, a knee used there. From the summit of Braeriach it's a straight forward but long walk back to the car. It always surprises me on the amount of folk who walk up Braeriach and approach through the Chalamain Gap. Note, this is a demanding and long walk. 17. The magnificent walk from Cairn Toul to Braeriach follows the edge of a vast plateau around the Cairngorms' most spectacular corries. Von Braeriach geht's ueber einen guten Pfad (T2), stetig absteigend, ein paar km nach N, wo wir wieder an der Wegkreuzung von gestern, am Beginn des Lairig Ghru, ankommen. Einzelnachweise. Buses from Aviemore go to the Cairn Gorm ski centre near the start point. If a full traverse looks a tall order the popular linear there-and-back route from Glen More via the Chalamain Gap is more manageable; it's still a fantastic day out! Navigation hazardous to say the least. Just before the Chalamain Gap. Walked in Via Chalamain Gap and Lairig Ghru, camped near corrour Bothy and started from Devils Point. Oktober 2015: Castle Fraser. My dad making his way through the Chalamain Gap. Braeriach, Cairn Toul, Sgor an Lochain Uaine and The Devils Point Climbing is moderate but there is a lot of it. But this route on the edge of the main mountain range passes right through their reserve – not that we saw any of these fine creatures on this trip. Follow the clear track west then north over the top of Sron na Lairige. Braeriach linear via the Chalamain Gap . Remember your camera, the views are amazing.Written for Walkingworld by Mike Taylor Der Gipfel ist etwa neun Kilometer vom Parkplatz entfernt. Braeriach (Scottish Gaelic: Am Bràigh ... From here a path leads over the hillside to a steep-sided rocky ravine known as the Chalamain Gap, before descending around 100 metres (330 ft) to the Lairig Ghru. After the gap, the path once again becomes well constructed and we made good progress towards the Lairig Ghru. Dan Bailey - UKHillwalking.com. Oktober 2015: Wanderung 2/3 Braeriach, 1/3 Lairig Ghru, Loch an Eilein und Ord Bàn. Braeriach via the Chalamain Gap. 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